Chocolate Caramel Meringue Cookies

Meringue cookies were first made in Switzerland in the 17th century and were originally called ‘meringue kisses’ due to their light and airy texture.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Chocolate Caramel Meringue Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 piece Egg whites
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Caramel sauce
• 1 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Sift in the cocoa powder and cornstarch, then fold gently to combine.
4. Add the vanilla extract and gently fold again until well incorporated.
5. Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
6. Pipe small mounds of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for 30 minutes.
8. Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce over the meringue cookies.
9. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle over the cookies.
10. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for added flavor.
11. Allow the chocolate caramel meringue cookies to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 18g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.